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Nordstrand

Nordstrand

Nordstrand pickups was founded by Carey Nordstrand with the goal to build pickups, and electronics for their own personal builds and to inspire others in their musical pursuits.

Carey's view on building, both electronics and guitars, is simple. It boils down to skill, experience, and ingeniuity and not some 'voodoo' or 'magic'. Many of the experienced building skills come from years in the music industry. Carey Nordstrand has worked in high profile shops including Azola Basses, and Suhr Guitars. The experienced gained at these locations is what laid the framework for the inqenuity that Nordstrand uses in their current lineup.

Offering both pickups and 2 or 3-band onboard preamps, Nordstrand grew from only a small group of individuals, to a full scale production company employing a tight knit group of skilled professionals.

Their pickups are built on a vintage paradigm. What this translates to is a pickup that will have a great deal of warmth in contrast to the modern-hi design. Their pickups utilize vintage spec'd components including Alnico V magnets that create a very open and responsive pickup to highlight the players the dynamics in the players attack.

Nordstrand produces a wide array of pickups in standard Jazz Bass, and P-Bass styles for 4 and 5-String as well as their unique signature designs including sizes for Bartolini BC, P2, P4, and EMG 35,40, and 45. They are also able to handle custom pickup orders. This is not a service you would commonly find in a pickup manufacturer. They can over, underwind, and even build neck and bridge sets that utlized custom spaced pole pieces for your personal build.

Their preamps are a unique solution to those in search of further tonal manipulation of their sound. Combined with Nordstrand pickups, the 2-band or 3-band preamp is their to assist in tone shaping and not injecting its own personality. Their design uses high quality Op-Amp's (IC's) to allow tone shaping without contouring the natural feel of your pickups. When the EQ is set flat and toggled between active and passive their is little to any noticeable changes in town albeit a small amount of gain increase.

Nordstrand pickups and preamps can be found on such high end boutique builders including Sadowsky, Valenti, Roscoe, Modulus, Brubaker, Clement, Mayones, Mike Lull, Jerome Little, Overwater, New York Bass Works, SEI, Stambaugh, Wilkins, and Tino Tedesco. You can also find Nordstrand electronics on O.E manufacturers models from Ibanez, and Warwick as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy Nordstrand?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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  1. Nordstrand 2B+ 2-Band Bass Preamp (with 2 EQ Pots)

    $100.00
    2B+ 2 band bass preamp with 2 eq pots
    2b+ 2-Band Preamp with 2 EQ PotsThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard 2 band preamp the 2B+ can really beef up your lows and...
  2. Nordstrand NJ4 4 String Jazz Bass Single Coil

    $88.00 - $223.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    NJ4 Single Coil Jazz Bass Pickups for 4 String Basses Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly.NJ4 60's Wind This is a vintage single...
  3. Nordstrand 5 String Jazz Bass Single Coil

    $100.00 - $208.00
    *Sets and Singles for your 5 String Basses*
    NJ5 Single Coil 5 String Jazz Bass Pickups Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NJ5 Single coil 5 String jazz bass pickups Five string...
  4. Nordstrand 6 String Jazz Bass
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 6 String Jazz Bass

    Out of stock

    $100.00
    6 String Jazz Style Pickups Uniquely sized 6 String Jazz Style pickups Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NJ6 Single coil 6 string jazz-type bass...
  5. OPEN BOX Nordstrand NJ6S 6 String NJ6 Size Split Coil Humcancelling Set
    Out of stock

    OPEN BOX Nordstrand NJ6S 6 String NJ6 Size Split Coil Humcancelling Set

    Out of stock

    $100.00
    OPEN BOX Nordstrand NJ6S set
    OPEN BOX NJ6S Set This is a split hum canceling design. This pickup is designed to have a tone as close as possible to our single coil version. It will have similar clarity and bottom and a good clean growl with the same interactive...
  6. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic P2 Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for P2 Size Soapbar Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Bartolini P2, Delano SBC-5 Driver, Nordstrand P2 Soapbar Shape, & Seymour Duncan ASB-5 *Please...
  7. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic P4 Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for P4 Size Soapbar Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Bartolini P4, Delano SBC6, Nordstrand 6 String P4 Soapbar Shape, & Seymour Duncan ASB-6. *Please...
  8. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic MV(Ernie Ball MM) Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for MV Ernie Ball Size MusicMan Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Bartolini MV, Delano MC5EB (Ernie Ball Size), Norstrand MM5 (without screw ears), & Seymour Duncan SMB-5a. ...
  9. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic DL5(MusicMan Xtend) Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for DL5 Size Extended MusicMan Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Bartolini DL5, Delano MC5, & Nordstrand MusicMan "Lakland" and "OLP" pickups *Please...
  10. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic Jazz AS L Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for American Standard Size Jazz Bridge Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Template- American Std. Neck Sizing Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" This routing template is designed for Bartolini 57S Bridge Pickup, All Delano American Standard Jazz 5-String...
  11. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic Jazz L Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for 4, and some 5 String Jazz Bass Bridge Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for 4 String and some 5 String Jazz Bridge Pickups *Please Note: The dimensions of...
  12. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic Jazz S Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for 4, and some 5 String Jazz Bass Neck Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for 4 String and some 5 String Jazz Neck Pickups *Please Note: The dimensions of the...
  13. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic BC Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for BC Size Soapbar Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Bartolini BC, Nordstrand 4 String BC Soapbar pickups, and others *Please Note: The...
  14. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic Precision Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for 4, 5, and 6 String P Bass Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Precision "P" Pickups *Please Note: The dimensions of the opening of the template...
  15. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic M4(EMG 40) Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for EMG 40 Size Soapbar Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Bartolini M4, Delano SBC-5(EMG 40Size), Nordstrand DC4(EMG 40 Size),Seymour Duncan ASB2-5,E & EMG 40 ...
  16. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic M3(EMG 35) Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for EMG 35 Size Soapbar Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Bartolini M3, Delano SBC4(EMG 35Size), Nordstrand DC4,Seymour Duncan ASB4, & EMG 35 pickups *Please...
  17. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic Gotoh 9v Battery Box Template

    $14.00
    Intended for Gotoh 9v Battery Boxes
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Gotoh 9v Battery Box *Please Note: The dimensions of the opening of the template...
  18. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic MusicMan Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for 4, and some 5 String MusicMan Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for 4- String MusicMan Pickups *Please Note: The dimensions of the opening...
  19. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic Gotoh 18v Battery Box Template

    $14.00
    Intended for Gotoh 18v Battery Boxes
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for the Gotoh 18v Battery Box Stock number BBG 34 *Please Note: The dimensions of the...
  20. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic Jazz AS S Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for American Standard Size Jazz Bass Neck Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Template- American Std. Neck Sizing Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" This routing template is designed for Bartolini 57S Neck Pickup, All Delano American Standard Jazz 5-String Neck...
  21. Nordstrand 3/16 inch Thick Acrylic M5(EMG 45) Size Template

    $14.00
    Intended for EMG 45 Size Soapbar Pickups
    Clear Acrylic Routing Templates Dimensions - roughly 4" X 6", Thickness - 3/16" Routing Template designed for Bartolini M5, Delano SBC-6(EMG 45 Size), Nordstrand DC5(EMG 45), Seymour Duncan ASB2-6(EMG 45), & EMG 45...
  22. Nordstrand 2-Band 2B Preamp Module (With EQ Pots)

    $100.00
    2B Module
    Nordstrand 2B Module (Module and EQ Pots) Includes 2 EQ pots. Does not include output jack or battery clip. Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  23. Nordstrand NM4 4 String Mustang Size Split Coil Pickup Set

    $84.00
    4 string Split Coil Mustang Bass Pickup Set Note: Select Standard Size for Mustang reissue basses. Select Vintage Size for Mustang original basses.
    This Mustang replacement pickup uses our proprietary angled pole piece design, providing the player with the largest coil possible and maximum amount of throaty tone. Although these pickups may appear tiny and totally harmless, the tone that flows...
  24. Nordstrand Nordymute

    $40.00
    A combination of a sponge mute with a wood covering, which work to provide the player with dark, staccato articulation, forwarded by the vehicle of a nostalgic vintage subtlety.
    These versatile gadgets are a simple combination of a sponge mute with a wood covering, which work to provide the player with dark, staccato articulation, forwarded by the vehicle of a nostalgic vintage subtlety. The essence of the NordyMute's effect...

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy Nordstrand?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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